Father and Son: Triumph and Terror on Izta (E.2)

https://videopress.com/v/2wSE76Ra?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&posterUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fvideos.files.wordpress.com%2F2wSE76Ra%2Fsummit-within-story-e2-orignal_mp4_std.original.jpg&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true Episode 2 of the Story Behind the Story My second ascent of Izta volcano would be different - this time, my son and I were hiking companions. At 13,000 feet basecamp, every breath reminded us we were in the mountain's domain. We spent the afternoon acclimatizing, exploring rugged terrain and climbing foothills. Into the... Continue Reading →

June 10, 2025 5

The Summit Within – Story Behind the Story (E.1)

https://videopress.com/v/DZXaBUfD?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The Truth Behind the Fiction: Where Stories Are Born Many readers have asked the burning question: "Is The Summit Within based on a true story?" Here's the fascinating answer: While the novel itself is fiction, it is filled with profound truth. The Summit Within may be fictional, but readers will discover it is true... Continue Reading →

June 5, 2025 6

101 Best of 2022

A year can seem like a chapter in a story of your life. Work can often feel busy and consuming. We all walked through years of the COVID pandemic, and another year of Zoom calls; I was sure there was more to this chapter in my life. Looking through my journals, pictures, and calendar from... Continue Reading →

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Top 10 Actual Travel Complaints

Thomas Cook travel agency occasionally receives ridiculous complaints from dissatisfied customers. Here are my favorites: "On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don't like spicy food." "We went on holiday to Spain and had a problem with the taxi drivers as they were... Continue Reading →